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CNC Machine Programmer III (A Shift)

Kent, WA 98032

Posted: 04/15/2025 Employment Type: Contract Department: Blue Origin - Contract Job Number: 30381 Industry: AERO - Aerospace

Job Description

Position Title: CNC Machine Programmer III (A Shift)

Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract CNC Machine Programmer III opportunity with our client in Kent, WA.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Create NC programs for CNC Mills/Lathes/Multi-axis mills and Multi-axis lathes/VTLs to ensure engineering requirements are met
  • Development of a machining strategy to take design data and produce machined hardware
  • Develop and manage set-up sheets
  • Collaborate with engineers, manufacturing engineers, and machinists
  • Design custom tools and fixtures as needed
  • Provide DFMA feedback
  • Process improvement, both machining actual inputs and administrative process changes
  • Conduct product acceptance within the guidance of the company policy
  • Maintain configuration control on files and job records
  • Safely work within an industrial environment

Job Qualifications:
  • 5+ years of experience in NC programming
  • Excellent blueprint reading skills, including GD&T per ASME Y14.5 M-1994 standard
  • Tools fixture design
  • Set up sheet creation and management
  • Cutter selection and cutter design, if needed
  • Feed and speed calculations
  • Must have Inconel, stainless steel, and aluminum experience
  • DFMA
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Fluent in the use of precision hand tools and familiar with the use of personal computers
  • Individuals must be self-motivated to prioritize work to meet project completion dates
  • Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion

Preferred Job Qualifications:
  • MasterCam X7 or higher experience
  • Unigraphics NX experience
  • Vericut or other program verification software experience
  • Machinist experience
  • Ability to set up and operate CNC machines

Job Details:
  • Job Type: Contract
  • Location: Kent, WA.
  • Pay Rate: $53.21-58.21/hr.
  • ITAR obligations are associated with this role, U.S. citizenship, U.S. legal permanent resident status, or protected person status under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a) (1), (3) is required.

Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and an administered 401 (k) plan.

About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.

Meet Your Recruiter

Magic Demirel

As a Technical Recruiter at Protingent, I am excited to leverage my diverse background in education, leadership, and technology to connect talented professionals with opportunities that align with their skills and aspirations. My experience as an accomplished classroom educator and EdTech specialist has honed my ability to understand complex skill sets and identify the right fit for various roles.

I am passionate about…
…Building meaningful relationships with both candidates and clients to ensure mutual success
…Staying ahead of industry trends and understanding the evolving needs of the tech industry
…Creating efficient, streamlined processes that enhance the recruitment experience for all parties involved
…Supporting diverse, equitable, and inclusive hiring practices to create a more inclusive workforce

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